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The bankruptcy lawyers of Columbia River Law Group represent individuals in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. We advise consumers whether to file for bankruptcy, and what form of bankruptcy to file. There are Benefits of Filing for Bankruptcy — It Can Help You! Stop garnishments on bank accounts and wages Strip second mortgages on real property that is underwater Stop home foreclosures Stop harassing phone calls from bill collectors and collection agencies Prevent utilities from being shut off Stop repossessions Eliminate certain back taxes

Susan currently serves as Chair of the firm's Business Restructuring and Bankruptcy Group, which was named a 2016 Tier One Law Firm by "Best Law Firms" U.S. News & World Report & Best Lawyers®. She has been individually named to Oregon's Top 50 Super Lawyers and Oregon's Top 25 Women Super Lawyers Lists. She has also been selected for inclusion by Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law. Susan has devoted substantial time to professional and pro bono organizations throughout her career, including serving as Chair and a member of the Executive Committee of the Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section, and as a Board Member and Officer of the Northwest Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association. She is a regular speaker and moderator at continuing legal education programs, and volunteers her legal services to the Oregon Legal Aid Bankruptcy Clinic. Susan has also volunteered as an Attorney-Coach for Jesuit High School's Mock Trial Program, including the team that won the Oregon State championship in 2012.

Representative Clients in Prominent Chapter 11 Cases. For Debtor. For Creditors Committee. For Secured Lender and/or Purchaser of Assets

Mr. Geller has completed the ABI-St. John’s University 40-Hour Bankruptcy Mediation Training Program.  He currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Business Litigation Subcommittee of the American Bar Association’s Bankruptcy & Insolvency Litigation Committee.  Mr. Geller has been recognized for his work on behalf of victims of domestic violence and applicants for political asylum, as well as for other public service. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of Congregation Bet Ha’am (South Portland, Maine) from 2007-2013, and continues to serve the Congregation in various capacities.

Matt joined the firm as an associate in 2015 and is a member of the firm's Business, Litigation, and Business & Restructuring practice groups. His legal work consists primarily of drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment and motions to dismiss; researching legal issues across the firm's 13 practice areas; and handling litigation-related discovery issues, with a particular focus on e-discovery.  Prior to joining Sussman Shank, Matt clerked for the Hon. Elizabeth L. Perris in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon, where he aided the court in a variety of matters implicating state and federal bankruptcy law. Matt graduated Order of the Coif from the University of Oregon, and he was awarded the American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence for Bankruptcy for his bankruptcy-related coursework.

Mathew believes a pragmatic, collaborative approach yields the best—and most efficient—results for his clients.  Whether litigating claims in court or strongly advocating his clients’ positions over the negotiating table, Mathew continuously and creatively seeks the shortest path to his clients’ objectives.. Since 2008, Mathew has practiced primarily in the areas of creditors’ rights, business and loan litigation and commercial bankruptcy.  While his practice is specialized, Mathew’s successful representation of commercial lenders, bankruptcy trustees, businesses, investment funds and others has often required a “Swiss Army Knife” approach to legal representation.  This reflects the fact that resolving complex legal challenges often requires more than one tool from the lawyer’s proverbial toolbox.. Mathew has litigated claims involving breach of contract, enforcement of security interests and real property foreclosure, judicial dissolution of business entities, appointment of commercial receivers, fraudulent and preferential transfers of property, and denial of bankruptcy discharge.  On the other hand, Mathew has completed transactions in the context of loan workouts, forbearance and settlement agreements, deed-in-lieu conveyances, real property sales and lease agreements, UCC collateral sales and auctions, security interest documentation, collateral assignments, boundary disputes, easement enforcement, loan acquisition due diligence, among other matters.. Though born in Northern California, Mathew was raised in rural Vermont and earned his undergraduate degree at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts and his law degree from the University of Washington.  Before joining Kell, Alterman & Runstein, L.L.P., Mathew was an associate for the Northwest law firm Ball Janik, L.L.P.  When not in the office, Mathew spends his time working on his 1929 house with his wife, playing with their two children, gardening, hiking and mountaineering, brewing beer, and running the occasional obstacle course race.

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Jim Choi moved to Oregon from California in 1979.  He attended Gresham Union High School and graduated in 1988.  He graduated from college at Portland State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in 1993.  He then immediately attended Law School at Willamette University College of Law and graduated with a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1996.  He has interned at the Department of Justice during law school, and subsequently opened his law office.

Jeff Misley has more than 25 years experience in the areas of bankruptcy, insolvency and creditors' rights. His practice focuses on representing creditors, governmental entities, trustees, and court appointed receivers in both federal and state court cases. Jeff frequently represents secured creditors in Chapter 11 cases filed throughout the country including such cases as Montgomery Ward, Regal Cinemas, Kmart, MCI WorldCom, TWA, Budget Rent-a-Car, Delta and Northwest Airlines. He also represents creditors in bankruptcy litigation, including preference, fraudulent conveyance, and dischargeability proceedings.  Jeff represents business clients in state and federal court litigation filed in Oregon and Washington and provides counsel on general business matters. A significant portion of his practice involves representing individuals and businesses in the agriculture industry. Jeff's practice includes:

I provide compassionate, intelligent and thorough representation at competitive rates.  It will cost you nothing to consult with me about your legal issue, so please call me today.

I have lived in Oregon since 1995 but I was born and raised in Ohio. During my spare time, I enjoy camping in the great Northwest, running, biking, and reading non-fiction.

I concentrate my practice in debtor/creditor law, focusing on representing banks, individuals, committees, and creditors in commercial Chapter 11 reorganizations. I also handle commercial litigation including foreclosure actions, receiverships, and collection matters in state court. I have particular expertise in defending and prosecuting preference and fraudulent conveyance actions in state and federal courts, including bankruptcy court.. I am a Panel Trustee in the District of Oregon, Portland Division.  Previously, I represented Panel Trustees in the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California for approximately eight years.

I am the Legal Director of the Community Law Project, a nonprofit dedicated to meeting the everyday legal needs of Oregonians.  We have a broad practice, with areas including bankruptcy, employment law, consumer issues, small business advising, tenant representation, small claims court advising, personal income tax issues, and more.

I am member of MittelAsen, LLC and have been representing consumer and small business debtors in bankruptcy proceedings for more than 30 years.  Prior to moving to Maine in 1987 I practiced bankruptcy law in New York City. I have represented the Debtor in several important cases which have resulted in decisions involving emerging areas of consumer bankruptcy law.  I am a member of the Maine Bar Association and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. I am a speaker at continuing legal education seminars for attorneys.

I am a lawyer practicing in the areas of tax controversy, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, estate planning and probate. As a partner with the Greene & Markley law firm, which is known for its deep expertise in bankruptcy, I am uniquely situated to advise clients on bankruptcy solutions to tax problems.I frequently handle controversies arising between taxpayers and the Internal Revenue Service, Oregon Department of Revenue, and Oregon’s county assessors. I assist taxpayers (businesses and individuals) with audits, installment plans, offers in compromise, responsible officer penalties, and tax court litigation. In Oregon Super Lawyers magazine, I was recognized as a Rising Star, an honor limited to no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state. A native Oregonian, I earned my undergraduate and law degrees from Oregon universities. I have practiced before the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, Federal District Court, United States Bankruptcy Court, United States Tax Court, Oregon State Circuit Court, Oregon State Tax Court and Oregon State Supreme Court.

I am a co-founder of Greene & Markley, which is recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest as a leading law firm for bankruptcy and insolvency matters.. I handle the firm's commercial clients’ complex bankruptcy and business reorganization matters, as well as business transactional matters. My bankruptcy-related clients include debtors, secured creditors, key vendors, asset purchasers and bankruptcy trustees. I frequently am employed by committees of creditors in major Chapter 11 reorganization cases. Recent engagements include court appointments in the Chapter 11 cases concerning the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland (the Future Claimants Representative for unknown and minor child abuse victims) and the Oregon Rose Garden (the Examiner).. I have been a featured lecturer at various seminars on topics relating to debtor/creditor relations and bankruptcy, including Oregon State Bar (cosponsored by Debtor-Creditor Section) Seminar, 2005; Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section Annual Meetings, 1984, 1988, 2004 and 2009; Northwest Bankruptcy Institute Annual Meeting, 1992 and 2013; Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, 1987; and Turnaround Management Association, Northwest Chapter Meeting, 2002 and 2011.

Doug has focused his practice on bankruptcy since 2004. While in law school at Lewis and Clark, Doug clerked for the Oregon Department of Justice in the Civil Recovery Section. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and son, playing the occasional round of golf, and watching Oregon State University sports.

Claudia Cullison went to Prarie State College and earned an Associates Degree in Applied Science and Nursing, went on to Oregon State University and earned her Bachelor of Science, and finished her schooling by earning her Juris Doctor from Northwest School of Law. With over 23 years of law experience and having a nursing degree, as well as, Claudia brings a unique combination of caring, nurturing and no-nonsense to her Bankruptcy Practice.  She explains that she feels like being a bankruptcy attorney is so close to nursing due to the fact that she is helping families recover from financial ailments by bringing a healthier future to hardworking families and individuals.. Claudia has a heart for Animals as well.  She has her own kennel and is a breeder of Silken Windhounds and Borzoi, she loves her dogs, they ARE her children.. See her website to learn more about her kennel.  .  She has even fought for the rights of Animals in courts.. Claudia cares for her clients, fighting for their rights and their financial future.  You won’t regret hiring Claudia to represent you during your Bankruptcy.

Christopher L. Parnell is Of Counsel in Dunn Carney’s Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights practice group. Chris has extensive experience representing creditors, trustees, and business debtors on a wide range of bankruptcy and insolvency issues. In addition, Chris represents clients on a variety of commercial litigation matters.. In 2012 and 2013, Oregon Super Lawyers recognized Chris as a Rising Star in Bankruptcy.  He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Debtor-Creditor Section of the Oregon State Bar.. Before joining Dunn Carney, Chris was an associate in the Bankruptcy practice group at another Portland law firm.  Prior to law school,  Chris worked in the fields of music and art.

Christopher is an experienced attorney who dedicates his practice on representing both individuals and businesses, as debtors or creditors, when addressing financial difficulties. He is skilled in navigating legal solutions such as work-out agreements or bankruptcy, ranging from straightforward Chapter 7 liquidation cases to complex Chapter 11 reorganizations. He has provided representation for individuals, family enterprises, agricultural entities (including farmers, ranchers, and fishers), as well as larger businesses.. After growing up on U.S. Air Force bases across the country and attending college in South Carolina, Christopher moved to Portland in 2004.

Bruce Hochman's practice focuses on a broad range of banking and private business clients in connection with all aspects of bankruptcy proceedings, workouts, and commercial restructurings, insolvency, receiverships, foreclosure actions, and other financial distress and insolvency matters. he has represented numerous creditors before the Federal Bankruptcy Courts of Maine and has served as special counsel to the trustee in several proceedings. Bruce has also been counsel to unsecured creditor's committees in many chapter 11 proceedings in Maine. He is a frequent speaker on creditor's rights and obligations, collection and foreclosure law and bankruptcy issues.. Working collaboratively with clients, Bruce assists them in resolving complex financial problems through negotiating extensions for financial agreements and implementing forbearance agreements. He works with banks and lending institutions as well as business debtors to appropriately restructure and close loans.. Bruce has substantial trial experience both in federal and state courts, and provides knowledgeable advice and counsel for clients in claims related to financial issues. For more than twenty-five years, he has successfully represented a wide range of businesses and individuals in commercial litigation involving construction disputes, mechanic's liens, arbitrations and contract negotiations.. Bruce is recognized in Best Lawyers in America for Bankruptcy and Creditor's Rights and in Super Lawyer's for Bankruptcy and Creditor's Rights. He is an AV® Preeminent™ 4.8 out of 5 rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell.. Bruce and his wife have two grown children and live on Peaks island, Maine with their Labrador retrievers. They enjoy outdoor activities, cooking, alpine skiing and music.

Ann Chapman has been practicing in the bankruptcy arena for nearly forty years. She specializes in the representation of individuals and small business in Chapters 7 (liquidation) and Chapter 13 (wage earner and small business reorganization), focusing primarily on debtor representation.. She has been recognized for her many achievements, including public speaking on bankruptcy topics on a regional and local basis, her pro bono efforts and her professionalism as a member of the bar. She has been A/V rated by Martindale Hubbell for over 25 years and has been a Super Lawyer in the consumer area for more than 10 years. She was the proud recipient of the William N. Stiles Award in 2014 which is an award given by the Debtor-Creditor section that recognizes significant contributions to the Debtor-Creditor section and members of the public. She strives to provide competent and compassionate representation to her clients.

A lifelong resident of Maine, I graduated from Bowdoin College summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa where I met my wife, Carrie McGilvery, a Yarmouth native. I briefly pursued a career before attending Boston College Law School. There, I was a writer for the Uniform Commercial Code Reporter Digest.. After law school, I returned to Maine, where I have practiced exclusively in the fields of consumer and small business bankruptcy and consumer law in Saco, later in Auburn, and for the past five years, in Portland.. I pride myself on offering one-on-one communication with my clients, at a low cost. Many bankruptcy lawyers divide up the work between the partner, associates and paralegals. However, I have found that practice makes my clients uneasy. When you call me for a free consultation, you can be assured that they will meet with me. We will discuss all of the options available, whether you are facing a foreclosure, consumer law issue, or debt management issue. We will work with you to determine the best course of action, whether that is seeking a loan modification, mediating a foreclosure, pursuing debt settlement, debt consolidation (unfortunately, I don’t offer this service, but will put you in touch with someone who does), or Chapter, 7, 11, 12, or 13 bankruptcy. When there are court hearings, I will be the lawyer attending them, and I do my very best to answer all emails and calls personally. I find that having one person follow a case from start to finish enables that person to better represent his clients and gives the clients a sense of security in a very stressful situation.